bronchitis

Types:

bronchiolitis

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

chronic bronchitis

a form of bronchitis characterized by excess production of sputum leading to a chronic cough and obstruction of air flow

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

a nonreversible lung disease that is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis; usually patients have been heavy cigarette smokers

Type of:

respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness

a disease affecting the respiratory system